Job Description

Finance Manager

Location: San Juan del Río, Querétaro (on-site)

Why this role matters

We’re looking for a Finance Manager who keeps the numbers honest, up to date, and useful. This role is key to making sure our financial information is accurate, compliant, and ready to support real business decisions — not just ticking boxes.You’ll be the person who makes sure accounting records, taxes, and financial reports are done right and on time, while working closely with Corporate and supporting month-end closes.

The role

You’ll manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee tax compliance, and act as the main point of contact for audits and financial reporting. In short: you’ll keep our financial house in order and help the business move forward with confidence.

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records across all company transactions
• Prepare financial records to support monthly and annual financial statements
• Record provisions, amortisations, and accounting depreciation, and track tax depreciation
• Manage and document audits, including preparing working papers and responding to information requests
• Calculate and file monthly local and federal taxes
• Prepare informational filings (payroll, salaries, DIOT, shareholders, and related reports)
• Reconcile and clean up general ledger account balances
• Prepare VAT (IVA) recovery requests
• Draft the annual corporate income tax (ISR) return
• Record and provision liabilities
• Prepare DIEMSE reporting
• Provide backup support for payroll and accounts payable when needed
• Coordinate with Corporate on accounting policies and transfer pricing information
• Support accounting and tax changes related to electronic accounting requirements
• Support the Controller during month-end close processes

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Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA, Bachelor in Accounting, or final-year student)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting or finance role
• Solid knowledge of Mexican tax regulations and accounting practices
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working with internal controls and compliance requirements
• English proficiency around 70% (you can communicate, not just read emails)
• A structured, detail-oriented approach — and the ability to meet deadlines without drama

Nice to have

• Recent tax or fiscal updates and training
• Experience working with corporate or multi-entity structures
• Exposure to transfer pricing documentation

What you’ll get

• A stable, hands-on finance role with real ownership
• Close collaboration with Corporate and senior finance leadership
• A professional environment where accuracy and accountability matter
• Competitive compensation and benefits in line with experience

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1